Howell Station
Pella, Iowa · 705 ft · In Lake Red Rock
Photos: Army Corps of Engineers
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 705 ft (215 m)705 ft215 m
Loops3
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 8 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Howell Station Campground sits just below the Red Rock Dam and Lake on the north side of the Des Moines River. Lake Red Rock is Iowa's largest lake, located just 10 minutes from Pella, known for its Dutch heritage, and 15 minutes from Knoxville, the Sprint car capital of the world. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and viewing wildlife.
For more information regarding the Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Red Rock Project, click here: Lake Red Rock Website
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Cell service at Howell Station: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedMostly Cloudy, 7% chance of rain68°56°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 97% chance of rain67°45°
- FriMostly Sunny58°34°
- SatAreas Of Frost then Sunny62°43°
- SunSunny, 2% chance of rain67°50°
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Location and contact
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